box turtle hatchling

[Pameladale]

hello I had a 3 toe ornate hybrid hatch on the 3rd of july and am noticing kind of an indent on top of her shell could this be the start of a shell deformity or am I over reacting? I just love her so much and if it is a shell deformity id like to fix it sooner than later. thank you!

 

[littleginsu]

I am not 100% comfortable with giving you definitive answer... But I *think* it's just a wrinkle from being crammed in an egg for several months. Kind of like when you sleep hard and wake up with sheet wrinkles on your face.

 

[Pameladale]

god I hope so. I didnt really notice it before but she is just growing so quick so maybe now thats shes bigger im seeing it?

 

[littleginsu]

Hopefully one of the boxie experts will chime in soon and give you their expert opinion!

 

[littleginsu]

@Yvonne G

 

[Maggie Cummings]

She's beautiful looking, very unusual. I'm thinking it's an egg wrinkle too and it will smooth out. Keep the photos coming of her. What's her name?





























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[Pameladale]

oh good. I will for sure. her name is pearl.